Sentence examples for held a convocation from inspiring English sources

Every fall, the district held a convocation ceremony, which was usually in the Georgia Dome, where the Atlanta Falcons play.

TOWARD that end, the medical students hold a convocation of thanks each spring at the completion of their anatomy course work to acknowledge the gift of the human body that has contributed to their understanding of medicine.

Sights of fresh graduates flinging their square caps always harks me back to my time at college, which is strange since my college did not hold a convocation ceremony for us.

Convocation organizers held an impromptu ice cream naming contest, where hundreds of suggestions poured in.

Last summer, Comey agreed to give a convocation speech and series of lectures at Howard University.

On 2 March 2001, the National Academies Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy (COSEPUP) held their Convocation on Enhancing the Postdoctoral Experience for Scientists and Engineers.

At last month's New York Fashion Week, however, Polyvore's only official appearance was at the Chictopia10 Social Influence Summit, a convocation of bloggers and marketers held in a gallery on the Lower East Side.

The church holds mass baptisms across the country each summer as part of a convocation ceremony in which congregants offer repentance and seek renewal.

Heckle and chide Distressing news of a convocation of dissolute comedians who have formed the Heckle Club.

The Divinity School held its 89th Opening Convocation service Aug. 25 welcoming new students, faculty and staff.

Duke Divinity School held its 89th Opening Convocation service on Aug. 25 at Page Auditorium with Ellen F. Davis, interim dean and the Amos Ragan Kearns Distinguished Professor of Bible and Practical Theology, preaching.